Wellbeing Facilitator (Caregivers Connected Service Gateshead)

Carers Federation Ltd is a national charity and company limited by guarantee established in 1992 to empower and support unpaid carers, the people for whom they care for and the wider community. The charity is managed by a Board of Trustees elected by our membership.

Carers Federation has successfully been awarded a 3-year contract by Gateshead Council and North East and Cumbria ICB. The service is a new dynamic service providing support to all age caregivers living in Gateshead. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to join Carers Federation, Caregivers Connected team and shape the service into a bespoke and engaging service for all Caregivers in Gateshead.

Reference: AC/GH/WF

Hours: 35 hours per week

Type: Permanent

Salary: Band 1b Starting Salary £22,565 rising to £23,080 following successful 6-month probation period

Closing Date: 24/10/2024

Region: Tyne and Wear

Location: Office based, Aidan House, 401 Sunderland Road, Gateshead, NE8 3HU

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Job Role

Carers Federation are looking for individuals who are dynamic, motivated, and committed to being a Wellbeing Facilitator to work across the community of Gateshead. The successful applicants will:

  • Help identify and support adults who are caring for a relative, friend or neighbour
  • Provide information, guidance, and advice to support unpaid carers
  • Facilitate and deliver carers groups across Gateshead
  • Identify Caregivers from hard-to-reach communities (Jewish community, BAME community etc.)
  • Demonstrate an understanding of unpaid carers needs and link in with the Carers Act and Gateshead carers strategy
  • Show confidence in supporting unpaid caregivers with the diverse issues that can affect their lives
  • Supporting unpaid Caregivers to reduce loneliness and isolation.
  • Complete Statutory carer assessments, and connect unpaid Caregivers to relevant support services/organisations.
  • Need to build strong working relationships with GP Practices, Health & Social Care and establish links with other relevant professionals throughout the community.
  • Able to respond to and be resilient to change.
  • Ability to work with and use a variety of IT systems.
  • Office based, Aidan House, 401 Sunderland Road NE8 3HU

To be considered for the post, you will need to have well developed listening and
communication skills, an understanding of caregiver’s issues, the ability to manage
your own workload and be a good team player. Office based in Gateshead with the
ability to travel in and around Gateshead.

If your experience and interest align with our requirements, join us and help make a
difference in the lives of Carers.

We welcome diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We also welcome an informal discussion about the roles – please contact:
Roz Lynch, Carers Lead: r.lynch@carersfederation.co.uk
Phil Kerr, Operations Manager: p.kerr@carersfederation.co.uk

This post is subject to medical, reference and enhanced DBS checks.

“Striving to promote equality and diversity throughout our service.”

Closing Date: Thursday 24th October 2024 at 12pm.

Date of interviews: Monday 11th November 2024 time TBC

Venue for interview: In person at Aidan House, 401 Sunderland Road NE8 3HU

Please apply online at www.carersfederation.co.uk and complete the application form.

If you require any assistance, please e-mail recruitment@carersfederation.co.uk

Please quote the reference when applying for this role.

Carers Federation operates a smoke free site policy. Smoking is not permitted on any
of our premises.

Carers Federation Limited is registered in England as a company limited by guarantee

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